EMS Reservation Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some answers to frequently asked questions regarding reserving spaces using EMS

 

Why am I not seeing a room that I would expect to see?

  • Check your filters, the room you are looking for may not meet your specifications
  • If you still believe there is an error, contact the EMS Coordinator for the space you are trying to book

If I book similar events often, how can I make the reservation creation process less tedious?

  • Create a Location Filter
    • Click Locations, enter your desired location filters, then Save Filters
    • To utilize these in the future, click the Saved Filters button in the top right corner.  
      • You can also book from this screen if the space allows it. Click the spot on the calendar that you would like to reserve and fill out the Create a New Reservation window that appears
    • These can be updated at any time by clicking your name in the top right corner > My Account > Personalization > Filters
  • Create Template Defaults -  Defaults set for specific Reservation Templates - Can be overridden at any time
    • Click on your name in the top right corner > My Account > Personalization > Templates
    • Scroll through till you find the template that you want to set defaults on
    • Click the edit button to set your defaults for when you use that template.
  • Create Favorite Rooms
    • Click on your name in the top right corner > My Account > My Favorite Rooms 
      • Begin typing the name of the room you are looking for. After 3 characters, the field will start to generate suggestions
      • If there are too many results, you can filter by location as well
    • These can be utilized during the reservation room search by clicking the Favorite Rooms Only above the calendar view for the rooms

    Why am I not seeing the reservation I just requested? 

    • Your reservation will not show up on the schedule until your request is approved.

    Where can I find policies for different units that use EMS?

    • Find the unit link HERE to see specific information pertaining to them.

    Where can I get help?

    • Users with general EMS usage questions can contact the DoIT Help Desk
    • Users with questions pertaining to a specific Reservation Template or unit policy, please contact the EMS Coordinator for that space


    Keywords:
    faq filter location favorite unit 
    Doc ID:
    153978
    Owned by:
    Tanya D. in EMS
    Created:
    2025-08-04
    Updated:
    2025-08-15
    Sites:
    EMS